Desktop Question

[j2k4b]

I have Windows XP Pro and I have a desktop question. You know the icons on your computer. There is a way to take the background color out of the text. I don't remember how and it's driving me crazy. Please help!

[billyleeWPI]

Right click My Computer -> Properties -> Advanced Tab. Alternatively, go to Control Panel -> Double-click System, and then go to Advanced tab

 

Click Settings under 'Performance - Visual Effects, processor scheduling, memory usage, and virtual memory'

 

On the new window, under Visual Effects tab, make sure the box 'Use drop shadows for icon labels on desktop' is checked. Click 'Apply' and there ya go.

[j2k4b]

For some reason this don't work for me.

[TweezerMan]

According to the MSKB, anything you do that turns on the Active Desktop will prevent icon labels from displaying with a transparent background.

 

In addition to the setting that billyleeWPI mentioned, these are other things that can turn off transparent icon label backgrounds:

 

- Using a background item or desktop item that uses a transparent image or an animated GIF image.

 

- Setting a Web page as the active desktop.

 

- "Lock Web Items on Desktop" is enabled (right-click on Desktop, under "Arrange Icons By").

[j2k4b]

My desktop was set on locked. It works now. Thanks guys for all your help.